Woking
Conservative Government Blunders Costs Local Schools £7.6m
A huge error by the Conservative Government has left local schools in Surrey with millions of pounds less than promised.
30 Oct 2023
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Woking
Leaving no stone unturned in searching for a solution for Pool in the Park
As part of efforts to find a solution for Woking’s Pool in the Park, Councillor Ellen Nicholson has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer highlighting particular issues that have hampered efforts to secure funding for the Pool in Park.
7 Oct 2023
Woking
Report recommends closure of Victoria Arch Widening Scheme
A report recommending the closure of the Victoria Arch Widening Scheme, in Woking town centre, has been published ahead of the meeting of the Executive on Thursday 5 October.
2 Oct 2023
Woking
Lib Dems call for two month cancer treatment guarantee to support patients in Woking
The Lib Dems have called for a new legal right for cancer patients to start treatment within 62 days of an urgent referral, as part of a plan to boost survival rates and improve treatment for those affected by the disease.
29 Sep 2023
Woking
New poll predicts the Lib Dems would win Woking by 27 votes
The MRP poll by Stonehaven, reported in The Times this week, finds that Woking’s MP, would narrowly lose their seat to Lib Dem candidate Will Forster if an election were held now.
29 Sep 2023
Surrey Lib Dems voice concerns over fire service’s tall buildings policy
The report from the latest inspection of Surrey Fire & Rescue Service (SFRS) paints a disappointing picture, in which of the 11 areas of operation inspected, just one was rated as ‘Good’, three as ‘Adequate’ and seven as ‘Requires Improvement’.
28 Sep 2023
Woking
Lib Dems commit to triple lock to protect pensioners in Woking
The Lib Dems have become the only major party to commit to the triple lock on pensions, supporting the over 17,000 pensioners living in Woking. The policy was passed at their Autumn Conference in Bournemouth.
27 Sep 2023
Woking
Woking’s Conservative MP votes to cover up school concrete crisis
Woking’s Conservative MP, Jonathan Lord, yesterday voted against a parliamentary motion which would have forced the Government to publish key information on the RAAC crisis.
8 Sep 2023
Woking
Strategic approach to tackling severe financial challenges published
Woking Borough Council has published a report setting out the strategic financial approach required to deliver the council’s Improvement and Recovery Plan (IRP) and tackle its severe financial challenges.
7 Sep 2023
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This Christmas, Love is Enough
A new charity single to support young carers
ED
by Ed Davey
29 Nov 2024
Climate Change
“I left COP29 with hope in my heart”
Pippa Heylings reports from the global climate summit in Baku
PH
25 Nov 2024
Farming & Food
The Family Farm Tax explained
What the Government is doing, and why we're opposing it.
LD
21 Nov 2024
Latest UK News
Black History Month 2024
October is Black History Month - a chance to celebrate the Black British community, acknowledge their contributions and discover their stories.
CJ
17 Oct 2024
Ed Davey's speech to Liberal Democrat Conference
Read Ed Davey's speech to the Liberal Democrats' Autumn Conference in Brighton
17 Sep 2024
Carers
A Fair Deal for Family Carers
Carers are not just support for their loved ones—they are the glue holding our fragile social care system together. They deserve more than token acknowledgements or empty promises.
LD
17 Sep 2024
Environment
The Clean Water Authority
Liberal Democrats believe that everyone has the right to enjoy clean, safe water and unpolluted rivers, lakes, and coastlines. We are committed to ending the national sewage scandal and holding water companies accountable for their environmental impact.
LD
17 Sep 2024
Carers
Reversing the cuts to Bereavement Support Payments
Liberal Democrats have passed new policy to stand up for bereaved families and kinship carers, so more young people can grow up in a loving, stable home.
16 Sep 2024
Supporting the Future of Music
We are committed to tackling the challenges facing our music industry head-on. By doing so, we can maintain the UK’s reputation as a global leader in music, while giving future generations the chance to share in its success.
LD
16 Sep 2024